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Also known as: Lionesses

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    A host of European federations have already scrapped their backing of Infantino, including England, Ireland and Wales.

    Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantino
  3. Citizen Digital

    England defender Spence leaves Spurs for Inter Milan By AFP August 16, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's English defender Djed Spence juggles with the ball during a training ses

    England defender Spence leaves Spurs for Inter Milan
  4. Citizen Digital

    Fernandez scored Argentina's equaliser in their World Cup semi-final win over England in July before being sent off in the South Americans' defeat by Spain in the final.

    Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
  5. Citizen Digital

    He won 57 international caps and was part of the Squadra Azzurra side that were crowned European champions in a tournament delayed until 2021 by the Covid pandemic, when Italy beat England in a penalty shootout at Wembley.

    Euro 2020 winner Ciro Immobile retires at 36
  6. Citizen Digital

    A Euro 1988 triumph remains the Netherlands' only major title, losing four Euros semi-finals, including two years ago to England, since.

    Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978
  7. Citizen Digital

    Manchester City's Anderson eager to repay record fee with silverware By Reuters August 13, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Training - Swope Soccer Village, Kansas Ci

    Manchester City's Anderson eager to repay record fee with silverware
  8. Citizen Digital

    Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England: UK govt By AFP August 10, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The dried and cracked bed of the depleted Hollow Pond and Leyton flats near Wanst

    Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England: UK govt
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePerry Hall Park in Birmingham, central England on August 10, 2026.

    Europe braces for another summer heatwave
  10. Citizen Digital

    The England midfielder, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by injury problems since arriving at Old Trafford and he lasted less than 20 minutes on Saturday after starting against PSG.

    Mount injury overshadows Man Utd draw with Paris Saint-Germain
  11. Citizen Digital

    S auction By AFP August 08, 2026 01:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The soccer ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal during Argentina's win over England

    Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball heads to US auction

Yesterday

  1. Spain coach De la Fuente renews contract through 2032

    Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Man Utd striker Sesko withdraws from Slovenia squad

    Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. PSG defeat Marseille with Torres and Marquinhos goals

    Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 19 September

  1. Spain coach De la Fuente expresses support for Ceuta migration crisis

    Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

    Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Tuchel names 27 England players for Nations League, Euro 2028

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 17 September

  1. Man City's new midfielders backed to match Rodri, Silva's success

    Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi to play farewell match for Argentina against Benin

    Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Pharmacy board unveils standards for pharmaceutical care in Kenya

    The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has unveiled Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Standards at the Kenya Health Summit, setting expectations for pharmaceutical care. The piece argues that while individual provisions may require refinement, the standards represent progress toward fulfilling Kenyans' constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Messi named in Argentina squad for Benin farewell friendly

    Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving

    Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini on a motorway in May, and also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide canisters for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sunderland returns to European football after 53 years

    Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Leeds beat Newcastle 4-1 to climb third in Premier League

    Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, rising to third place in the Premier League table on Monday. The victory inflicted a first defeat for Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, with goals from Lewis Miley (own goal), Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Lamine Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Yamal says he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy announces international retirement

    Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 12 September

  1. Carrick brushes off Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' comment

    Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's claim that Manchester City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby. Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million after United declined to bid, said City have been the dominant force in Manchester.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister frustrated Liverpool would not offer contract extension

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Belgium FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

    Belgium's football association will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Belgium joins England and Italy in withdrawing backing ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to end their unbeaten start

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Luka Modric available for Croatia in upcoming Nations League

    Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Opinion: Kenya must prioritize security and anti-corruption efforts

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's leaders should focus on high-impact projects—specifically security and addressing corruption—rather than physical infrastructure, as improved security would attract investors and improve living standards for citizens.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. Brazil legend Formiga hails 2027 Women's World Cup opportunity

    Brazil great Formiga believes the 2027 Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil for the first time in Latin America, will be an opportunity to change the lives of countless players in South America. The former midfielder scored 29 goals in over 200 appearances for Brazil before retiring aged 43 in 2021.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Enzo Fernandez joins Man City for record transfer fee

    Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Messi retires from Argentina after 21 years of international play

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA ranking system explained after 2026 World Cup

    The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Beckham pays tribute to retiring Messi's enduring legacy

    David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, following 207 caps and 125 goals for his country.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Karim Benzema leaves Al Hilal after eight months

    Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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